Have I covered the topic of ankling yet?

I\’m not sure whether I\’m performing it properly; or even whether I\’m doing it at all. If I got the hang of it, though, it might help me. Correct ankling technique is said to improve your power with less difficulty.

Of course there\’s argument over it, as is true of so many things. I\’ve read that this technique, as it was done in about the 1970\’s, resulted in bad Achilles tendonitis for some riders. If I\’m seeing things correctly in this video, the current technique is very subtle.

Thinking about it all leads me to think of ankle strength and stability.  I\’m no expert/physiotherapist, etc.; but would this workout be helpful? I haven\’t tried it; but plié-relevé looks to me very similar to heel raise with bent knees.

I don\’t quite dare try to do what I think is ankling. If I did try; and was doing it incorrectly; I might do myself much more harm than good. Then I might have to stay off the bike for weeks; and undergo physical therapy as well. I don\’t want to miss my riding; so I\’ll keep pedaling the way I have been. So far I\’ve had no problems with it!